Physician Assistant

Fidelity Partners•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant will provide temporary clinical coverage in the Federal Detention Center SeaTac Health Services Department during staff absences, vacancies, deployments, training, and other coverage needs. The role provides broad primary, chronic, urgent, and emergency care to adults in custody in collaboration with institutional physicians and clinical staff. The position is contingent upon contract award and is on-site at FDC SeaTac; remote or telework is not authorized. Temporary assignments are expected to begin on or about March 1, 2027, with individual assignments ranging from one day to one week or longer depending on coverage needs and Government scheduling. The position is temporary/as-needed, with up to 40 hours per week when scheduled. Work is generally Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid meal period, excluding federal holidays. Employment is contingent on successful BOP suitability and law-enforcement background screening, drug screening, fingerprinting, health clearance, orientation, identity verification, institution-access approval, and other applicable onboarding requirements. No routine travel requirement or separate travel line item is specified.

Requirements

Graduation from a Physician Assistant program accredited by ARC-PA or its predecessor, and from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
An active, current, full, unrestricted Physician Assistant license or registration in good standing from a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
At least one year of applicable Physician Assistant experience documented on the resume.
Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Two letters of reference.
Understanding of patient-care equipment, automated clinical systems, safety principles, infection control, and documentation of changes in physical and emotional condition.
Successful completion of BOP background, drug-screening, health, suitability, orientation, and institution-access requirements.
Submission of a current resume documenting at least one year of qualifying Physician Assistant experience, qualifying degree/program documentation and current unrestricted license or registration, current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification, two reference letters, and any requested health, screening, fingerprinting, background, identification, security, or onboarding documents.

Nice To Haves

Correctional healthcare experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily sick call and provide routine, urgent, chronic, and emergency clinical care to adults in custody.
Obtain health and developmental histories; perform assessments and examinations; distinguish normal from abnormal findings; establish diagnostic impressions; and develop treatment plans.
Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing, including laboratory studies, radiographs, visual-acuity testing, and electrocardiograms, within scope and applicable practice requirements.
Prescribe medications and treatments within authorized scope and identify potential medication interactions, contraindications, and cumulative effects.
Perform authorized minor procedures, such as incision and drainage, laceration repair, cyst removal, and ingrown-toenail treatment, after appropriate physician consultation.
Collaborate with staff and consulting physicians to plan, evaluate, and revise patient-care programs and manage selected complex and chronic medical conditions.
Screen for gross dental, vision, hearing, behavioral-health, mood, substance-use, and other clinically relevant concerns, and provide or coordinate appropriate care.
Educate patients regarding health practices and treatment plans, and maintain accurate, current, and legible clinical documentation.
Protect patient privacy and comply with BOP, AAAHC, ACA, infection-control, safety, and correctional-security requirements.